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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pragmatism Section II (Lectures V-VIII).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Lecture VI, what does James relate to pragmatism?
(a) Reason.
(b) Logic.
(c) Truth.
(d) Religion.

2. James says that what kind of people experience a sense of unreality?
(a) Those who are depressed.
(b) Those who have nothing.
(c) Those who are happy.
(d) Those who are thankful.

3. According to James, the more dramatic examples of conversion tend to be which of the following?
(a) True.
(b) Permanent.
(c) False.
(d) Temporary.

4. According to James, beliefs are based on which of the following?
(a) Experience.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Truth.
(d) Religion.

5. James suggests the naturalist approach consists of living __________.
(a) Simply.
(b) Frugally.
(c) Positively.
(d) Negatively.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does James describe as being based on principles of intellectualism and idealism?

2. According to James, the absence of something can lead to a sense of which of the following?

3. What term does James describe as being a mental mode of adaptation to reality?

4. James associates Charles Pierce with what concept?

5. After the first act, James believes that people will then act out of _____________.

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